About
us
Since 2012, the NHA has been bringing together, inspiring and celebrating Black and mixed-race women from around the world.
It all started
in 2012
In 2012, the NHA was created to encourage Black and mixed-race French women to embrace their natural hair and promote the natural hair movement: 200 attendees and 3 exhibitors took part in the first edition.
Fourteen years later, the NHA has become the largest mainstream event for Black and mixed-race women in Europe and has significantly expanded its reach, mission and vision.
The philosophy
The success and longevity of the NHA can be attributed to its ability to bring together Black and mixed-race women from around the world to celebrate them. We constantly seek to inspire our audience through relevant panels and workshops, while attendees enjoy two full days of entertainment, music, fashion, beauty, gastronomy…
Workshops
The workshops cover a wide range of topics such as hair care, makeup, mental health, DIY beauty product creation, meditation, dance, brand talks…
Panels
The NHA also features inspiring panels: empowerment, self-love, entrepreneurship… Powerful voices that enlighten, motivate and transform.
Fashion shows
The NHA is famous for its hair and fashion shows that go viral on social media every year.
Happenings
Carnival, photo activities, textile customisation, dance classes, double-dutch… there’s never a dull moment at the NHA with its many happenings!
Children
The NHA also features a children’s village and offers full days of entertainment for the youngest, while their parents explore the event. Activities such as dance and art classes have been hugely popular with families and this area is now an integral part of the NHA.
Celebrities
The NHA is the go-to event for Black and mixed-race women in Europe! It brings together celebrities and influencers from around the world (USA, Africa, Caribbean, Europe…).
Exhibitors
Finally, the NHA is obviously the largest beauty, fashion, culture, gastronomy gathering in Europe: it brought together over 300 exhibitors in 2025, a record.
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